Richard’s research into the paranormal involves testing psychics, conducting extra-sensory perception experiments, investigating haunted locations, and examining belief in the paranormal. Richard is well-known for his skeptical stance on the paranormal, and much of this work examines how developing normal explanations for allegedly paranormal phenomena can help us to understand our brains, beliefs and behaviour.
“Wiseman shows us a higher joy as he skewers the paranormal charlatans, blows away the psychic fog and lets in the clear light of reason”
“…both scholarly and hilarious…this fast-paced book, packed with exercises to try for yourself, is a terrific read”
Read an extract about precognitive dreams in the Guardian here and watch Prof Wiseman discuss his work on BBC Breakfast News: